Un-Cruise Adventures Details New Galápagos Islands Adventure in 2016

Un-Cruise Adventures gears up for its first foray into Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands and the historic city of Quito, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with eight departures planned in 2016.  Travelers interested in a longer adventure in South America may add a four-night Amazon basin rainforest cruise and a six-night excursion to Peru and Machu Picchu.

The seven-night island cruise aboard the 48-guest La Pinta (above) sails from San Cristóbal Island and visits Española, Genovesa, Santa Cruz, Bartolomé, Santiago and Chinese Hat Islet.

Departure dates in 2016 include 17 February, 16 and 30  March, 25 May, 6 July, 3 August, 14 September and 9 November.  Price includes two nights deluxe hotel accommodations; two commercial flights between Quito and Galápagos; port fees/taxes; entry fees to national parks/preserves; exclusive transfers; tours and adventure activities; breakfast, lunch and private dinner in Quito; and all meals plus premium spirits, wine, and beer on board La Pinta.  For 2016, rates begin at $8,995 (£5,628) per person, double occupancy for the inclusive land tour and island cruise adventure. 

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Explore the Galapagos this Christmas with Vaya Adventures

Adventure travel operator Vaya Adventures using the small ship sailing vessel Beagle offers an eight-day, wildlife-intense cruise with a choice of two itineraries through the Galapagos Islands.

There is still good availability on the 23-30  Dec 2014, end-of-year holiday departure.  The Beagle is a first class, refurbished, schooner-style yacht awarded “Smart Voyager” certification for sound environmental practices. It accommodates a maximum of 14 passengers in seven well-appointed cabins.

Beagle’s cruises run from Tuesday to Tuesday and are divided between a Northwest itinerary and a South & Central itinerary. (The Christmas departure will follow the South & Central itinerary, which visits numerous highlight spots including the islands of Bartolome, Espanola, and Floreana, among others.) 

As with all sailing and land tours through the Galapagos Islands, bilingual naturalist guides accompany guests on daily land expeditions. Darwin’s name is frequently evoked in this one-of-a-kind destination, where visitors can see flora and fauna that don’t exist anywhere else in the world.

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Celebrity Cruises Galapgos Highlights

Celebrity Cruises Galapagos Highlights

· Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz - Visit the hypersalinic lagoon and view flamingos, common stilts, pintail ducks and the many nesting iguanas – from which the Hill gets its name.

· Punta Espinoza, Fernandina - Walk with dragons in the largest colony of endemic Marine Iguanas in the Galapagos.

· North Seymour, Galapagos - Discover the land where blue-footed boobies nest, sea lions play and the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos congregates.

Sample Itineraries

10 – Night Galapagos Islands Fly/Cruise

Join Celebrity Cruises’  Celebrity Xpedition on a 10-night Galapagos Islands Fly/Cruise from £4,584.00 per person (based on two people sharing an oceanview stateroom).

Price includes return flights from London Heathrow, two nights pre-cruise hotel accommodation in Quito (Ecuador), one-night post-cruise hotel accommodation in Quito (Ecuador) and a seven night cruise departing Baltra (Galapagos) and calling at Daphne Island (Galapagos), Caleta Tagus (Isabela), Puerto Egas (Santiago, Chile), Rabida (Galapagos) Sullivan Bay (Santiago, Chile), Mangle Point (Fernandina), Las Bachas, (Santa Cruz), Bartolome Island (Santiago, Chile), P. Baquerizo (San Cristobal), North Seymour (Galapagos), Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal), Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) and Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) before returning to Baltra; meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees. Price is based on 15 April 2012 departure.

10 – Night Galapagos Islands Fly/Cruise

Join Celebrity Cruises’ ) Celebrity Xpedition on a 10-night Galapagos Islands Fly/Cruise from £4,797.00 per person (based on two people sharing an oceanview stateroom).

Price includes return flights from London Heathrow, two nights pre-cruise hotel accommodation in Quito, Ecuador, one-night post-cruise hotel accommodation in Quito, Ecuador and a seven night cruise departing Baltra (Galapagos) and calling at Daphne Island (Galapagos), Gardner Bay (Espanola), Punta Suarez (Espanola), Cormorant Point (Floreana), Bahia Post Office (Floreana), Punta Moreno (Isabela), Urvina Bay (Isabela), Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela), Punta Espinoza (Fernandina), South Plaza (Santa Cruz), Santa Fe Island (Galapagos) and Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) before returning to Baltra; meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees. Price is based on 8 July 2012 departure.

For more information or to book contact The Cruise Line

Exodus Galapagos Cruises

1) Galapagos wildlife cruise – wildlife, walking, swimming and snorkelling on a leisurely two week, small boat cruise for 19 days from £4,559 per person including flights and most meals. Next departures are 5 March, 11 June and 22 October 2012.

This trip allows travellers time at the main sites amongst the Eastern Islands and also sail to the less visited Western Islands - including the largest island, Isabela. Dramatic as well as big, Isabela is second only to Iceland as the most volcanically-active place in the world. There are also opportunities for the more energetic to do some extended walks in the interior of some of the islands.

2) Galapagos Islands - Countries Visited: Ecuador

 

3) A First Class yacht-based cruise around the 'Enchanted Isles' with incredible wildlife encounters guaranteed. From £3,199 per person including flights. Next departures are 19 March, 9 April, 16 April, 23 April, 30 April, 7 May, 14 May, 28 May 2012.

Darwin's inspiration for 'The Origin of Species', the Galapagos are home to species found nowhere else on earth and some of the world's most pristine environments. Travellers may find themselves stepping over snoozing sea lions and iguanas or watching close-up the courting rituals of Blue-footed boobies, albatross, or frigatebirds. Exodus comfortable, first class yacht is ideal for low impact tourism, getting where the cruise ships can't go and for viewing the occasional pod of dolphins dancing in our bow wave. Small group sizes, expert guides and excellent cuisine all help to make this a unique and magical experience.

http://www.exodus.co.uk/countries/ecuador-holidays/galapagos-islands

The Ultimate Galapagos voyage with Zegrahm

Join Zegrahm Expeditions’ expert leaders Jack Grove and Greg Estes aboard the elegant Isabella II, a luxury yacht carrying only 40 passengers, on their Ultimate Galapagos voyage departing June 21, 2012.

This 13-day expedition is designed to give travelers a comprehensive overview of the islands, with in-depth exploration of both the marine and terrestrial worlds. Taking full advantage of Jack and Greg’s knowledge and years of experience, we offer travelers a truly behind-the-scenes look at the Galápagos. Jack, a former Galápagos resident with decades of experience that ranges from marine research to conservation efforts, also wrote the comprehensive volume The Fishes of the Galápagos Islands, while Greg Estes, a licensed naturalist guide, has written a book on Darwin called Darwin in Galápagos.

For more details contact www.thecruiseline.co.uk